The latest changes to Samsung's affordable Galaxy A26 and A36 phones include tougher builds, Galaxy AI, and more software support, making them even better bargains. I take a first look at the new lineup.

Samsung Electronics Co. is expanding its range of devices supporting new artificial intelligence features with updated models in its more affordable A series.

The Galaxy A36, A26 and A56 get display and camera upgrades and six years of OS and security updates that should help you stretch your dollar even further.

Samsung extends its range of devices supporting new artificial intelligence features with updated models in its more affordable A series.

To borrow a phrase, it’s fast becoming “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” It’s now hard to understand Samsung’s plan for the long-awaited stable release of Android 15 / One UI 7 to owners of recent flagships.

Samsung is launching the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A26 as its latest mid-range phones, and they have One UI 7 at launch.